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Free Neighborhood Festivals in Illinois

Don't have the money to go out, but want to have some fun
this weekend? No problem! Whether you're into music, family fun, art, pets, or
a little of everything, there's something for everyone at free festivals. Here
are some yearly neighborhood festivals in Chicago that are free and
entertaining!

Spring

Kids and
Kites Festival

The Kids and
Kites Festival is held in Lincoln Park, with this year's date being May 4.
There are free kite kits courtesy of the City of Chicago (as long as supplies
last), so kids can have a blast learning how to make, decorate, and fly their
own kites. You can also watch pros fly their kites and see balloon artists make
their crazy creations.

The Chicago
Gospel Music Festival

Popular past
performers at this exciting festival include the Elder Thomas Singers, LaVarnga
Hubbard, Hector Dominguez, and Pastor Dan Willis and the ChoZen Youth Choir.
Kids can check out open mic shows and youth choirs. It will be held May 31-June
1 at Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center.

Summer

Southport Art
Fest

Grab your
art-loving friends and explore cool art made by local artists in Chicago's
Southport Corridor, July 13–14. Jewelry, paintings, photography, and sculpture
will be on display.

Chicago Jazz
Festival

Wondering how
to beat the summer heat? Chilling out with the live music of the Chicago Jazz
Festival is the answer. Stay cool at this free lakefront music festival (August
23 to September 1) that showcases all forms of jazz. Food and drink vendors
sell goods that hit the spot when you get hungry or thirsty.

Fall

Lincoln Park
Zoo Fall Fest

Check out the
Lincoln Park Zoo's Fall Fest, which takes place over five weekends starting
September 29. It includes a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, a hay mountain kids can
climb up, and a Ferris wheel. On the last weekend's Sunday (October 29), kids
can trick-or-treat for free at the Spooky Zoo. Admission is free, but there's a
fee for rides.

Spooky Pooch
Parade

Love dogs?
Love costumes? Love to see dogs wearing costumes? Then make a beeline for the
Spooky Pooch Parade, held October 13 this year in the Chicago Botanic Garden.
For two hours, pets and their owners can strut their stuff for fun and awards.
It's free to watch the parade, but if you're bringing a dog, there's a
registration fee.

Winter

Magnificent
Mile Lights Festival

November
22–23 are the dates of the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, where folks can
view a Christmas tree lighting and parade on Michigan Avenue. Enjoy the
family-friendly fun and festivities that end with fireworks by the Chicago
River.

Chinese New
Year

Bring your
friends and family out to enjoy the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade in Chicago's
Chinatown, which will be on February 5 in 2020. Enjoy cool floats, colorful
dragon dancers, and marching bands. You can also swing by the Navy Pier's
Chinese New Year Celebration for music, crafts, food, and performances.

Despite
these festivals being free, you can always go to CreditBox.com/Apply to get an
online personal loan. Loans are as much as $4,000 and we can help you get some
extra money in your pocket to get the most out of Illinois’s festivals!

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Don't have the money to go out, but want to have some fun this weekend? No problem! Whether you're into music, family fun, art, pets, or a little of everything, there's something for everyone at free festivals. Here are some yearly neighborhood festivals in Chicago that are free and entertaining!

Summer gets all of the credit for having the best festivals, but what about fall? The people who live in the Midwest generally experience short summers and like to stretch out outdoor activities as long as possible. That’s why there are so many fall festivals! Sure the temperatures aren’t as warm as summer, but it’s still not cold enough to keep Midwesterners inside. Check our CreditBox’s list of the best fall festivals to enjoy before winter hits!

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